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Personal Statement

My current research examines how we learn through simple exposure with a stimulus (i.e., Perceptual learning), and the basic mechanisms and associated brain areas that underpin this type of learning. In addition, I am interested in applying this knowledge to investigate how we learn to identify previously unfamiliar faces and other frequently encountered objects.

Having received a First-class BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of the West of England, I then completed my PhD at Cardiff University. My PhD explored the potential applications of learning theory to improve identification of previous unfamiliar faces.

Subsequently, I have held positions at Cardiff University, Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Birmingham. During these roles, I have been trained to use a variety of techniques including; eye tracking, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and EEG. My position at Birmingham was funded by the International Banknote Designers Association. This role involved collaborating with the central banks (e.g., the Bank of England, US Federal Reserve) and other stakeholders to design perception studies. The main focus of these studies was to investigate how individuals navigate and use the security features on banknotes.

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Jones, S.P (2014) Carry-over of visual search as a mechanism of driver distraction. In: Royal Automobile Club Foundation: Public Lecture Series, September 2014, Royal Automobile Club Foundation, London, UK.